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Hammonton police chief sues two town officials

Date: 10:42 AM Oct 11, 2007

Good luck Chief but you won't need it. This case is a no brainer. More "shame, shame on you" for John, Rocky and Ed. Notice I'm not giving them the respect of calling them Mayor and Councilman; they don't deserve it.

Date: 12:27 PM Oct 11, 2007

"If he's a cheat at one thing, he'll cheat at anything" from a recent international news story about a corrupt government official.... could just as well be about the mayor and his crew.

John D. and Ed W. have been proven to be habitual liars, from false claims to misinformation, they will say and do anything just to get their way!

They have wasted tens of thousands of tax dollars. What an insult to every Hammonton taxpayer and honest citizen just because they believed that rules do not apply to their actions!

Date: 02:44 PM Oct 11, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

"If he's a cheat at one thing, he'll cheat at anything" from a recent international news story about a corrupt government official.... could just as well be about the mayor and his crew.
John D. and Ed W. have been proven to be habitual liars, from false claims to misinformation, they will say and do anything just to get their way!

They have wasted tens of thousands of tax dollars. What an insult to every Hammonton taxpayer and honest citizen just because they believed that rules do not apply to their actions!

I find it amazing that there are still Hammontonians who would even consider putting a HF sign on their lawn. Aren't they embarrased by their party leaders? I found it ironic to have seen Support the Chief Signs on a few Hammonton First supporters lawns. Don't they know what's really going on and the "real" reason for their party's founding?

Date: 03:44 PM Oct 11, 2007

What is even nicer about this is that the timing has nothing to do with the upcoming election.

Date: 08:41 PM Oct 11, 2007

FROM ONLY JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO!!!!!

And let us not forget the Mayor's attack of the Police Departments Emergency Response Team vehicle. The Mayor called it a 'converted lunch truck". He then questioned that it was not a "certified vehicle" suggesting that it was therefore unacceptable. All of this because the Chief asked the Mayor's brother to confirm that the vehicle could be safely driven in and out of the new town hall building as planned.

Note to the Mayor - the vehicle was built and donated, at no cost to taxpayers, by a local family owned and operated business. This family business builds some of the best quality specialty vehicles of various types used all over the world by government and military agencies along with organizations involved in worldwide disaster relief efforts.

I guess that because you cannot take credit for the work or tax dollar savings here then it is not of any value. You should be ashamed of yourself!

Date: 08:56 PM Oct 11, 2007

How about that almighty Councilman Ed W. , does anyone remember last year when he berated the Fire Chief during a Town Council meeting because only one vendor bid on the Fire Dept specialized safety equipment. The Town's cost was only about $6,000.00 on that purchase since it was funded primarily by a granted that the Fire Dept applied for and received. Well I guess if you are the almighty ED W. and now you want to buy a simple new $39,000.00 pickup truck for the Water Dept. one bid is all that you need.

Not a word was said about the it during the recent Town Council when the purchase contract was awarded with a single bid from a local car dealer. You mean to tell the public that the Town of Hammonton could only manage to get one dealer to bid on a pickup truck!!! You want to ask yourself what was so special about the local car dealer that they alone submitted the only bid for this $39,000.00 Water Dept. pickup truck.

Remember rules only apply to common people not the powerful and almighty Hammonton First Mayor and Council.

HAMMONTON-ME-FIRST HAS ALWAYS COUNTED ON LOCAL VOTERS HAVING A SHORT MEMORY. PROVE THEM WRONG AGAIN.... NEXT MONTH REMEMBER THEIR LIES..... REMEMBER THE WAY THEY BULLY ANYONE THAT QUESTIONS THEM.... IT IS TIME TO REMEMBER HOW THEY HAVE WASTED THE TAX DOLLARS OF HONEST CITIZENS!

Date: 12:45 AM Oct 12, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

"If he's a cheat at one thing, he'll cheat at anything" from a recent international news story about a corrupt government official.... could just as well be about the mayor and his crew.
John D. and Ed W. have been proven to be habitual liars, from false claims to misinformation, they will say and do anything just to get their way!

They have wasted tens of thousands of tax dollars. What an insult to every Hammonton taxpayer and honest citizen just because they believed that rules do not apply to their actions!

The hammonton-me-first Team Slogan...

LIES BIG AND SMALL - WE HAVE THEM FOR ALL vote hammontonfirst

Date: 08:36 AM Oct 12, 2007

thank you mayor and one-bid-Ed....

I am sure we can all remember how the Hammonton First Mayor and Council awarded the old town hall building work to the Mayor's cousin. What a shady bidding arrangement that was. Break up the work in to so many smaller contracts just to give the work to a few pre-selected contractors including his cousin. Oh and what happened when the Mayor's cousin wanted more money to complete the work he was already contracted to do for a fixed price. Yes, boys and girls that is right they just gave him more money. It is just that easy when you are King, I mean Prince John and you have the "I Know Everything Ed" to argue the point until everyone is completely exhausted from just listening to him go on and on and on and on saying really nothing until no one can even remember the question.

Date: 08:48 AM Oct 12, 2007

How about the B$ story from one-bid-Ed about why he approved an emergency change-order just to replace the roofing shingles on a water dept. building.

That roof surface still had several years of useful life, there was no damage or roof leaks. He said that it was convenient for the contractor to do the work at that time.

How does a roof that is not damaged or leaking require an emergency change-order?

The state DCA has laws that are there to prevent this type of B$ and spending abuse , but the HF crew do not care about the rules that everyone else is expected to follow.

Date: 03:43 PM Oct 12, 2007

25 more days and we'll be rid of all but one Hammonton First and he'll scurry like the rat he is when there is no one there to think and speak for him.

Date: 07:27 PM Oct 12, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

What is even nicer about this is that the timing has nothing to do with the upcoming election.

Are the Democrat candidates supporting this lawsuit along with Robin Ripa's lawsuit?

Date: 11:21 PM Oct 12, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

What is even nicer about this is that the timing has nothing to do with the upcoming election.

Are the Democrat candidates supporting this lawsuit along with Robin Ripa's lawsuit?

Did the Hammonton First candidates support the case against the chief? I've never heard them speak out against the mayor or Rocky on this. All these problems wouldn't be occuring if Hammonton First didn't exist. Hammonton First is the root of the problems embarrassing Hammonton.

Date: 12:13 AM Oct 13, 2007

RE: BOTH of These Questions deserve answers.

Date: 01:50 AM Oct 13, 2007

RE: Hammonton police chief sues two town officials

Date: 02:13 AM Oct 13, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Do the Democratic candidates support Ripa's lawsuit against the town and police?

Did the Hammonton First candidates support the lawsuit against the police chief?

Can these questions be answered before the election by the candidates. It is safe to say that 99% of the taxpaying public would say NO to both lawsuits.

The person posting this is using bad logic to make a misleading statement or value judgment.

1. Ripa's lawsuit is not against the town and police, it is about the action's of certain individuals holding positions within the town and one police officer within the police dept. It is also about the actions of other actors that are central figures in the hammontonfirst party. She is looking to the court system for protection against and relief from the stated mistreatment she received from these various individuals.

2. The action against the Chief was not a lawsuit by the mayor and councilperson members of the hammontonfirst party. The mayor and councilperson attempted to use their positions of power and authority over the Chief in a false and abusive way. The Chief asked for a public court hearing to clear his name and record of the false claims that were made against him by the mayor and councilperson.

It is safe to say that 99% of the taxpaying public would say NO to the ACTIONS OF THE INDIVIDUALS THAT CAUSED BOTH PROBLEMS!

Date: 12:57 PM Oct 13, 2007

RE: How much will these lawsuits cost the town of Hammonton?

Date: 03:58 PM Oct 13, 2007

RE: Hammonton police chief sues two town officials

Date: 04:05 PM Oct 13, 2007

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

How much will the Chief's lawsuit and the Robin Ripa lawsuit cost the town of Hammonton?

Will the future town council members have input on settling these lawsuits?

In other towns, like Atlantic City, the lawyers find a way to settle these cases for BIG money because the taxpayers will foot the bill?

The Democrats have already explained that Anthony Falcone is 100% supporting Robin Ripa's lawsuit. I heard Falcone is also supporting the Chief's lawsuit.

Both Robin Ripa and Chief Ingemi's lawsuits name the Town of Hammonton as a defendent. The taxpayers would be paying them cash if the case goes their way.

The Democrats have stated they are supporting Robin Ripa'[s lawsuit. Are they also supporting the Chief's?

Date: 04:07 PM Oct 13, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

How much will the Chief's lawsuit and the Robin Ripa lawsuit cost the town of Hammonton?

Will the future town council members have input on settling these lawsuits?

In other towns, like Atlantic City, the lawyers find a way to settle these cases for BIG money because the taxpayers will foot the bill?

It is a crime that Hammonton taxpayers have been burdened with the costs of hammonton-me-first's nefarious activities.

Date: 04:56 PM Oct 13, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

How much will the Chief's lawsuit and the Robin Ripa lawsuit cost the town of Hammonton?

Will the future town council members have input on settling these lawsuits?

In other towns, like Atlantic City, the lawyers find a way to settle these cases for BIG money because the taxpayers will foot the bill?

The Democrats have already explained that Anthony Falcone is 100% supporting Robin Ripa's lawsuit. I heard Falcone is also supporting the Chief's lawsuit.

Both Robin Ripa and Chief Ingemi's lawsuits name the Town of Hammonton as a defendent. The taxpayers would be paying them cash if the case goes their way.

The Democrats have stated they are supporting Robin Ripa'[s lawsuit. Are they also supporting the Chief's?

Any honest and respectable political party would be in favor of justice for victims.

The fact that there could be some costs involved would not diminish their support for a victims appeal to the courts for justice.

To suggest otherwise is just absurd.

Date: 05:09 PM Oct 13, 2007

From the hammonton-me-first bag of dirty tricks for political and financial gain.

The hammonton-me-first word for the day is:

Obfuscate

to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy

to make obscure or unclear

example of usage - to obfuscate a problem with extraneous information

Date: 06:59 PM Oct 13, 2007

I must be absurd.

Date: 07:29 PM Oct 13, 2007

RE: Hammonton police chief sues two town officials

Date: 07:44 PM Oct 13, 2007

It seems that One-Bid-Ed did not have any problem with a no bid job for $1,200.00 to paint the new wooden railings on the historic building. $1,200.00 ..... that sure is a lot of paint and sandpaper for such a small amount of work.

2. Town Hall Committee Report Council Meeting Aug. 27, 2007Mr. Steve DiDonato was present to update council on the progress of the new town hall project. . Authorize Purchase Order - Historic Building Painting of RailingsMotion by Councilperson Bertino, seconded by Councilperson Wuillermin, authorize a purchase order toJoseph Bagliani in the amount of $1200 to paint railings on historic building. ROLL CALLCouncilpersons:Bertino - YColasurdo - YMarino - YMassarelli - AVitalo - YWuillermin - YMayor DiDonato Y

Date: 08:17 PM Oct 13, 2007

WOW SHOCKING!!!!!!

Date: 08:31 PM Oct 13, 2007

RE: Hammonton police chief sues two town officials

Date: 08:41 PM Oct 13, 2007

$39000.00 no bid .... Hey I agree with you on this one.

Date: 08:41 PM Oct 13, 2007

RE: Hammonton police chief sues two town officials

Date: 08:58 PM Oct 13, 2007

One-Bid-Ed is Hammonton's finest example of hypocrisy in action.

Hypocrisy - the act of condemning or calling for the condemnation of another person when the critic is guilty of the act for which he demands that the accused be condemned.

Date: 11:04 PM Oct 13, 2007

Hey, Big Ed we "want your resignation." Oh but then again, that won't be necessary since you won't be getting re-elected.

Date: 07:47 AM Oct 14, 2007

Admin wrote:

From the Press of Atlantic City 10/11/07.

Hammonton police chief sues two town officials

By MADELAINE VITALE Staff Writer, 609-272-7218
(Published: October 11, 2007)
HAMMONTON - Police Chief Frank Ingemi is suing the mayor and a Town Council member for retaliating against him "when he would not play into their political scheme to get the public to approve moving town hall."
Ingemi alleges in the complaint, filed Tuesday in the Atlantic County Civil Courthouse, that in the summer and fall of 2006, Councilman Rock Colasurdo had no legitimate reason but to cause a panic to help his party's plans to locate the town hall elsewhere, alleging that an un-American group - the Ku Klux Klan - planted asbestos under the town hall, the lawsuit states.
When Ingemi found there was no credible evidence that the KKK put asbestos at the town hall, he voiced his concern to Mayor John DiDonato and Colasurdo several times; according to the complaint, Ingemi did not want the public concerned over "false allegations and taxpayer dollars which would be wasted by 'dummy' investigations used to disguise otherwise false allegations," the lawsuit states.
When DiDonato and Colasurdo did nothing to quell the public's concerns, Ingemi told a reporter with The Press of Atlantic City that Colasurdo asked police to investigate possible KKK sabotage of the public building, according to the lawsuit.
That was when DiDonato and Colasurdo retaliated against the chief and the chief had to go before a retired judge to face potential administrative charges, the lawsuit states.
Ingemi is represented by attorneys Arthur Murray and Lou Barbone, both from the law firm Jacobs & Barbone.
"Chief Ingemi, who has given the majority of his adult life to the town of Hammonton and to his police department, deserved better than to be used as a political pawn," Murray said.
DiDonato and Colasurdo filed a complaint on behalf of the town against Ingemi in 2006. They accused the chief of willful disobedience, harassing and threatening the mayor and refusing to abide by Town Council's order to wear his police uniform while on duty. DiDonato and Colasurdo also alleged that Ingemi made a ticket issued to Councilwoman Christine Massarelli "go away."
After several days of hearings, retired Judge Richard Williams, acting as a hearing officer, heard from several witnesses, including Ingemi, DiDonato and Colasurdo. Williams ruled that the chief did nothing wrong.
The only problem was it caused distress for the chief, who after many years in the department with an otherwise unblemished record had to defend himself in public hearings, Murray said.
Ingemi is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, as well as attorney fees.
To e-mail Madelaine Vitale at The Press:
MVitale@pressofac.com

Is Anthony Falcone supporting this lawsuit? The admin has said Falcone is in favor of Robin Ripa's lawsuit so I guess this is the same sort of thing, yes?

Date: 08:07 AM Oct 14, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

How much will the Chief's lawsuit and the Robin Ripa lawsuit cost the town of Hammonton?

Will the future town council members have input on settling these lawsuits?

In other towns, like Atlantic City, the lawyers find a way to settle these cases for BIG money because the taxpayers will foot the bill?

The Democrats have already explained that Anthony Falcone is 100% supporting Robin Ripa's lawsuit. I heard Falcone is also supporting the Chief's lawsuit.

Both Robin Ripa and Chief Ingemi's lawsuits name the Town of Hammonton as a defendent. The taxpayers would be paying them cash if the case goes their way.

The Democrats have stated they are supporting Robin Ripa'[s lawsuit. Are they also supporting the Chief's?
Any honest and respectable political party would be in favor of justice for victims.

The fact that there could be some costs involved would not diminish their support for a victims appeal to the courts for justice.

To suggest otherwise is just absurd.

So is Anthony Falcone supporting both lawsuits?

Date: 11:40 AM Oct 14, 2007

Do the Hammonton First Candidates support the actions taken by Mayor DiDonato, Rock Colasurdo and Ed Wuillermin?

Date: 12:20 PM Oct 14, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Do the Hammonton First Candidates support the actions taken by Mayor DiDonato, Rock Colasurdo and Ed Wuillermin?

Why aren't the other two Hammonton First candidates speaking out against this or are they just going to bring Town Council more of the same if (by chance) they're elected?

Date: 06:29 PM Oct 14, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

How much will the Chief's lawsuit and the Robin Ripa lawsuit cost the town of Hammonton?

Will the future town council members have input on settling these lawsuits?

In other towns, like Atlantic City, the lawyers find a way to settle these cases for BIG money because the taxpayers will foot the bill?

The Democrats have already explained that Anthony Falcone is 100% supporting Robin Ripa's lawsuit. I heard Falcone is also supporting the Chief's lawsuit.

Both Robin Ripa and Chief Ingemi's lawsuits name the Town of Hammonton as a defendent. The taxpayers would be paying them cash if the case goes their way.

The Democrats have stated they are supporting Robin Ripa'[s lawsuit. Are they also supporting the Chief's?
Any honest and respectable political party would be in favor of justice for victims.

The fact that there could be some costs involved would not diminish their support for a victims appeal to the courts for justice.

To suggest otherwise is just absurd.

So is Anthony Falcone supporting both lawsuits?

I wonder why Anthony Falcone isn't answering. Are the Democrats now against Robin Ripa and Chief Ingemi's lawsuits? Maybe they are going to dump Robin off the ticket as Keith Gazzara said they were considering?

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These questions were answered many many times. The Democrats are a united team moving forward in the campaign working for the betterment of Hammonton. It is unfortunate that the town is facing these suits but it is now up to the courts to decide the issues. What we do want to know is whether or not the Hammonton First Candidates support the actions of the Mayor, Rock Colasurdo and Ed Wuillermin in their action against the Chief? Do they support the actions of those mentioned in the Ripa suit?
The real issue here is why did our elected town officials put the taxpayers in this position?

Date: 08:44 PM Oct 14, 2007

So is Anthony Falcone supporting both lawsuits?

I guess it is obvious that Hammonton First is supporting nepotism, sexism, corruption, and injustice.

Time for change, Hammonton!

Date: 10:41 PM Oct 14, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

NOW THIS IS SHOCKING !!!

ONE-BID-ED HAD NO PROBLEM

When the the hammonton-me-first gave their solicitor and party member an extra $10,000.00 on January 1st. There was no formal request for the raise, they just did it becuase that's how they operate.

Hey, I would rather give Brian Howell an extra $ 10,000 then give it to Frank "the sleaze, ethically challenged, piece of sh_ _" Olivo. Be careful, Olivo is known to hang around the Republicans; he has been seen at fund raisers in the past few months. I would pay anything to keep Olivo out of the town coffers. Ask Bertino, he hangs around with him.

Date: 02:31 PM Oct 15, 2007

I like Ammirato and would consider voting Democat if the candidates would agree to the following condition.

Date: 03:34 PM Oct 15, 2007

RE: Hammonton police chief sues two town officials

Date: 03:42 PM Oct 15, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

If the Democratic candidates agree not to double dip on the taxpayer paid health insurance it would greatly help their campaign.

I know the majority of Hammonton people do not support elected officials getting paid twice for health insurance benefits.

Would Robin Ripa, in addition to Anthony Falcone, be eligible to cash in a second health insurance policy from the local Hammonton taxpayers when she is already getting health insurance from the town for her job in the police dept?

Ripa and Falcone will get the government insurance they already have then get to pocket extra cash by taking the "buyout" so they don't have double insurance. I think a lot of taxpayers wish they could double dip like that.

Date: 04:13 PM Oct 15, 2007

Admin wrote:

These questions were answered many many times. The Democrats are a united team moving forward in the campaign working for the betterment of Hammonton. It is unfortunate that the town is facing these suits but it is now up to the courts to decide the issues. What we do want to know is whether or not the Hammonton First Candidates support the actions of the Mayor, Rock Colasurdo and Ed Wuillermin in their action against the Chief? Do they support the actions of those mentioned in the Ripa suit?
The real issue here is why did our elected town officials put the taxpayers in this position?

Of course the Hammonton First candidates supported the Mayor, Rocky and Wuillermin in the action against the chief. Petrongolo will do what ever she's told, because she can't think for herself. Have you ever heard her speak on any other town issue other than the "arts?" Barberio follows DiDonato around like a puppy dog. He'll do anything to kiss his ass.

Date: 06:36 PM Oct 15, 2007

During the last council meeting on sept. 24, did you see the mayor's brother tell everyone that the computer company he and the mayor selected for the job will not be doing any of the computer wiring until after the building is completed next year.

What happened to his urgent need to get this work done?

It seems that the mayor's personal computer company either can not or will not meet the basic requirements for working on a union construction job site like every other contractor doing work on the new town hall.

Why was One-Bid-Ed so eager on Sept. 10th to give the computer wiring contract to a company that cannot do any work in the new town hall building for the next 6 months. It is a union construction job site and this computer company (which by the way - the mayor has a business relationship with) is not prepared to meet the normal work requirements for the job site. It was so nice that the mayors brother who was put in charge of the new building project by the mayor and hammontonfirst council was in a position to suggest that the town use this company for the work.

Why did the mayor cast his vote to approve a $12,000.00 plus contract to a company that he has personally had a long standing business relationship with? This should be a conflict of interest for the mayor but that did not stop him from having his brother recommend the company, arguing for a vote to hire the company and then casting his vote to do so.

What a grand waste of time and money. Why did they recommend and hire a company that cannot do the work? What a surprise One-Bid-Ed and the other hammontonfirst council puppet were only to happy to play along with the mayor on this scheme.

Date: 09:42 PM Oct 15, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

NOW THIS IS SHOCKING !!!

ONE-BID-ED HAD NO PROBLEM

When the the hammonton-me-first gave their solicitor and party member an extra $10,000.00 on January 1st. There was no formal request for the raise, they just did it becuase that's how they operate.

Hey, I would rather give Brian Howell an extra $ 10,000 then give it to Frank "the sleaze, ethically challenged, piece of sh_ _" Olivo. Be careful, Olivo is known to hang around the Republicans; he has been seen at fund raisers in the past few months. I would pay anything to keep Olivo out of the town coffers. Ask Bertino, he hangs around with him.

Frank Olivo... speaking of scumbags.

I heard he's Mike Pajic's guy.

Date: 10:01 PM Oct 15, 2007

Yea,

How about the democrats new political consultant, Rich Jokabus.

Why does he write weekly letters to the local newspaper ripping everyone in Hammonton?

What a know it all.....he should keep quiet once in a while.

Date: 12:11 AM Oct 16, 2007

I know it is off topic but, how creepy is that photo of Mcgettigan on this web site? The only picture that looked worse was when Costa had his picture in the paper after he was arrested.

Date: 02:56 AM Oct 16, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Hey, I would rather give Brian Howell an extra $ 10,000 then give it to Frank "the sleaze, ethically challenged, piece of sh_ _" Olivo. Be careful, Olivo is known to hang around the Republicans; he has been seen at fund raisers in the past few months. I would pay anything to keep Olivo out of the town coffers. Ask Bertino, he hangs around with him.

Frank Olivo... speaking of scumbags.

I heard he's Mike Pajic's guy.

Mike Pajic is campaigning saying that the Republicans will fire Adams Rehmann & Heggan if they are hired. Does anybody know what the Republicans issue is with ARH?

Date: 07:56 AM Oct 16, 2007

And, I was told by someone that the Easter Bunny, Santa and the Halloween Pumpkin will be replaced by the Three Stooges from the hammonton-me-first corporation after the election.

Date: 08:55 AM Oct 16, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Hey, I would rather give Brian Howell an extra $ 10,000 then give it to Frank "the sleaze, ethically challenged, piece of sh_ _" Olivo. Be careful, Olivo is known to hang around the Republicans; he has been seen at fund raisers in the past few months. I would pay anything to keep Olivo out of the town coffers. Ask Bertino, he hangs around with him.

Frank Olivo... speaking of scumbags.

I heard he's Mike Pajic's guy.

Mike Pajic is campaigning saying that the Republicans will fire Adams Rehmann & Heggan if they are hired. Does anybody know what the Republicans issue is with ARH?

Yeah.... he works for an eingineer... Pennonni & Assoc. Im sure he wants to deliver the job to them.

Who put this guy on the ticket ? the GOP gave him every appointment ever... and still we want more. I'll be splitting my vote.

Date: 10:39 AM Oct 16, 2007

Is there any truth that Hammonton First will be firing 25% of all municipal employees in order to cover the budget gap in '08 due to the new town hall?

Date: 02:47 PM Oct 17, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Is there any truth that Hammonton First will be firing 25% of all municipal employees in order to cover the budget gap in '08 due to the new town hall?

Why do you ask, is Democratic candidate Robin Ripa nervous about something?

Date: 04:16 PM Oct 17, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Is there any truth that Hammonton First will be firing 25% of all municipal employees in order to cover the budget gap in '08 due to the new town hall?

Why do you ask, is Democratic candidate Robin Ripa nervous about something?

Why would she be nervous? You can't fire someone for any reason that has a lawsuit against you; you'd just be asking for another lawsuit. Doesn't matter anyway there won't be anymore Hammonton First in a few more weeks and Prince I can't think for myself will go running away too.

Date: 09:27 PM Oct 17, 2007

The Democrats will take great care of the Town employees if elected. Robin Ripa is a candidate. She certainly would want a nice raise.

Date: 12:22 AM Oct 18, 2007

The hammonton-me-first Team Slogan...

LIES BIG AND SMALL - WE HAVE THEM FOR ALL

Date: 11:45 AM Oct 18, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

The Democrats will take great care of the Town employees if elected. Robin Ripa is a candidate. She certainly would want a nice raise.

Idiot she'd have to obstain from the vote and all committees and talks.

Date: 12:25 PM Oct 18, 2007

They know that. It's just another one of the lies they spread to try and mislead the public again.
You know, like:
Whole Town Hall project $5.9 Million
No Asbestos
No services cut
open government
they didn't refuse to debate
KKK spread asbestos
Chief threatened the Mayor
Ripa threatened a little boy
turf farm
taking all the credit
debt went down
and more I can't remeber

Date: 02:09 PM Oct 18, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

They know that. It's just another one of the lies they spread to try and mislead the public again.
You know, like:
Whole Town Hall project $5.9 Million
No Asbestos
No services cut
open government
they didn't refuse to debate
KKK spread asbestos
Chief threatened the Mayor
Ripa threatened a little boy
turf farm
taking all the credit
debt went down
and more I can't remeber

Don't forget our community center!!!!

Date: 04:09 PM Oct 18, 2007

The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

Date: 05:51 PM Oct 18, 2007

That is exactly right "the plans" are just great on paper. But they promised 2 years ago that this would be built with the existing 5.9M building funding and that is not going to happen now. So now they want to tell more lies to get elected for another 2 years.

Date: 06:06 PM Oct 18, 2007

Anonymous wrote:
The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

What's even nicer is this is built with grant money. Why would anyone bash a nice center for the seniors?

Date: 11:19 PM Oct 18, 2007

There is no "grant money" only "grant applications". This building was promised to be built 2 years ago with the 5.9 M building funding. Now we know that was just the start of hammonont-me-first's long list of lies to the voters and taxpayers of Hammonton.

Date: 11:47 PM Oct 18, 2007

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

What's even nicer is this is built with grant money. Why would anyone bash a nice center for the seniors?

It sure is nice to see so much progress and the taxpayer's hard earned dollars being carefully watched.

Date: 08:53 AM Oct 19, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

What's even nicer is this is built with grant money. Why would anyone bash a nice center for the seniors?

There is no "grant money" only "grant applications". This building was promised to be built 2 years ago with the 5.9 M building funding. Now we know that was just the start of hammonont-me-first's long list of lies to the voters and taxpayers of Hammonton.

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER hammonton-me-first LIE
THEY DID NOT KEEP THEIR PROMISE TO BUILD THE CENTER WITH THE NEW TOWN HALL BUILDING FUNDS

Date: 12:06 PM Oct 19, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

I enjoy fishing at the lake. Once this "community center" is built, will I still be able to use the boat ramp there? Will anymore trees be cut down at the park?

Date: 06:15 PM Oct 19, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

I enjoy fishing at the lake. Once this "community center" is built, will I still be able to use the boat ramp there? Will anymore trees be cut down at the park?

the mayor explained they are refinishing the boat ramp to make it even nicer
people should come to the debate and see why hamm 1st is doing this and ask why other parties are against doing something nice for the seniors and the residents of town

Date: 06:20 PM Oct 19, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

I enjoy fishing at the lake. Once this "community center" is built, will I still be able to use the boat ramp there? Will anymore trees be cut down at the park?

the mayor explained they are refinishing the boat ramp to make it even nicer
people should come to the debate and see why hamm 1st is doing this and ask why other parties are against doing something nice for the seniors and the residents of town

So what you're saying is that the mayor is going to lie to the public and say that the Republicans and Democrats are anti-Seniors. Seniors won't get fooled again by Hammonton First. Stop dividing our town Hammonton First. STOP THE LIES.

Date: 06:38 PM Oct 19, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

I enjoy fishing at the lake. Once this "community center" is built, will I still be able to use the boat ramp there? Will anymore trees be cut down at the park?

the mayor explained they are refinishing the boat ramp to make it even nicer
people should come to the debate and see why hamm 1st is doing this and ask why other parties are against doing something nice for the seniors and the residents of town

who is "they" that the mayor is referring to? Is it Jerry Barbeara? Because the last time I checked Councilman Vitalo is the person to ask about Parks and Rec and not some NFH / HF candidate. One more thing, why hasn't HF filed a financial report with the state. Are they going to wait 3 months later like last year? Can they get fined for that? They can't even follow the rules of the state election commitee and they want to continue to abuse our town?

Date: 05:45 PM Oct 21, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

I enjoy fishing at the lake. Once this "community center" is built, will I still be able to use the boat ramp there? Will anymore trees be cut down at the park?

the mayor explained they are refinishing the boat ramp to make it even nicer
people should come to the debate and see why hamm 1st is doing this and ask why other parties are against doing something nice for the seniors and the residents of town

Tonight's HF event will be interesting as was the video on the Hammonton First website.

Date: 12:50 AM Oct 22, 2007

I think that most will pass on the local hammonton-me-first event. There are certain events that most people would rather not attend unless they are forced to do so. Like that 1978 People's Temple event in Jonestown, Guyana.

Date: 01:23 AM Oct 22, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Tonight's HF event will be interesting as was the video on the Hammonton First website.

The mayor and the HF candidates laughed at the phrase "Democracy in Action."

Date: 07:18 AM Oct 22, 2007

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

I enjoy fishing at the lake. Once this "community center" is built, will I still be able to use the boat ramp there? Will anymore trees be cut down at the park?

the mayor explained they are refinishing the boat ramp to make it even nicer
people should come to the debate and see why hamm 1st is doing this and ask why other parties are against doing something nice for the seniors and the residents of town

The community center was discussed at the HF meeting. Also, the meeting was filmed so it can be watched on the internet. The first chat with the candidates is already on the web page at www.hammontonfirst.com.

Date: 01:15 PM Oct 22, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

I enjoy fishing at the lake. Once this "community center" is built, will I still be able to use the boat ramp there? Will anymore trees be cut down at the park?

the mayor explained they are refinishing the boat ramp to make it even nicer
people should come to the debate and see why hamm 1st is doing this and ask why other parties are against doing something nice for the seniors and the residents of town

The community center was discussed at the HF meeting. Also, the meeting was filmed so it can be watched on the internet. The first chat with the candidates is already on the web page at www.hammontonfirst.com.

Where can I find links to the Republicans or Democrats on the Hammonton First website? I think they're afraid to have their followers find out information about each party. The Hammonton Democrats know that voters are smart enough to review all 3 parties and make their decisions. The decision this year is DEMOCRATS.

Date: 08:54 AM Oct 26, 2007

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The plans for the two story community center at the lake are beautiful. The downstairs will be tailored to the senior citizens with lots of paved parking out front. The second floor will be for everyone. The building sits on a pennisula sticking out into the lake so three sides of it are windowed with excellent views of the water. There are kitchen facilities for events... it will be beautiful.

I enjoy fishing at the lake.? Once this "community center" is built, will I still be able to use the boat ramp there?? Will anymore trees be cut down at the park?

the mayor explained they are refinishing the boat ramp to make it even nicer
people should come to the debate and see why hamm 1st is doing this and ask why other parties are against doing something nice for the seniors and the residents of town

The community center was discussed at the HF meeting. Also, the meeting was filmed so it can be watched on the internet. The first chat with the candidates is already on the web page at www.hammontonfirst.com.

This year is a clear choice. We need to vote for Hammonton First if we want to have the new soccer fields, upgrade the Lake Park, have a new senior community center on the Lake built with grant money.

We need to vote for Hammonton First so that the Hawks won't be kicked off their field.

We need to vote for Hammonton First if we want to keep our taxes down. Hammonton already has three Republican councilmen. We need three HF people to move things forward.

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ANONYMOUS said:

This year is a clear choice. We need to vote for Hammonton First if we want to have the new soccer fields, upgrade the Lake Park, have a new senior community center on the Lake built with grant money.

We need to vote for Hammonton First so that the Hawks won't be kicked off their field.

We need to vote for Hammonton First if we want to keep our taxes down. Hammonton already has three Republican councilmen. We need three HF people to move things forward.

The choice is clear if you want to keep improving the recreational facilities in this Town without plunging the Town even further into debt. We need the necessary facilities at Boyer Avenue, we need improvements down at the lake, we need a community center for all to enjoy. But we need to find a better way of paying for all of it rather than borrowing and then asking our children and granchildren to pay for it.

We need to vote Democrat if we want to keep taxes down both now and in the future. Hammonton already has 7 Republican councilmen. We need three Democrats to move things forward.

Date: 09:20 AM Oct 26, 2007

Admin wrote:
ANONYMOUS said:

This year is a clear choice. We need to vote for Hammonton First if we want to have the new soccer fields, upgrade the Lake Park, have a new senior community center on the Lake built with grant money.

We need to vote for Hammonton First so that the Hawks won't be kicked off their field.

We need to vote for Hammonton First if we want to keep our taxes down. Hammonton already has three Republican councilmen. We need three HF people to move things forward.
The choice is clear if you want to keep improving the recreational facilities in this Town without plunging the Town even further into debt. We need the necessary facilities at Boyer Avenue, we need improvements down at the lake, we need a community center for all to enjoy. But we need to find a better way of paying for all of it rather than borrowing and then asking our children and granchildren to pay for it.

We need to vote Democrat if we want to keep taxes down both now and in the future. Hammonton already has 7 Republican councilmen. We need three Democrats to move things forward.

Mike Amirrato already said in the paper that he wants the soccer kids to have to go back to the school fields. That didn't work before. He's no better than the Republicans.

Democrats like Anthony Falcone voted to put this town in record debt. Enough is enough.

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That's not what Mike said. Mike said that we should be utilizing the facilities we have to help alleviate some overcrowding problems. Throwing money at a problem is not the best answer. If we absolutetly need more fields we should do it, but we shouldn't refuse to use good fields and waste money.
The current council has by their actions and votes during 2007 put the town back up to the highest level of debt in history. Anthony realizes that this must stop. The last year he served on Council the debt dropped. It is obvious by their actions that the present council (6 Republicans) intend to keep pushing us further and further into debt. Enough is enough.
Stop the debt, improve recreational facilities, control growth, capital improvements, return essential services to the taxpayers. Vote Democrat all 3 seats. Vot Ammirato, Falcone, and Ripa.

-- Edited by Admin at 10:27, 2007-10-26

Date: 07:36 AM Oct 29, 2007

Vote for Anthony Falcone! He helped raise the debt to it's highest level ever in 2005! IN 2006, when HF came in, the debt went down. Like a true politiician, Anthony Falcone will tell you he did it! VOTE FOR FALCONE! All talk and no action!

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The facts are there for all to see. Go to Town Hall and ask the Town Accountant, hired by HF and given the largest raise of all town employees of 19% ($7,000). He will tell you that as of 12/31/06, the year Anthony Falcone was on council, the debt did drop, but in the year since Anthony left council the debt has gone back up to the highest level in history. Vote for the whole Democratic team who are committed to stopping the "borrow and spend" tactics of HF and implement a "pay as we go" approach so that we don't pass this huge debt on to our children and grandchildren.

Date: 03:34 PM Oct 29, 2007

Admin wrote:

The facts are there for all to see. Go to Town Hall and ask the Town Accountant, hired by HF and given the largest raise of all town employees of 19% ($7,000). He will tell you that as of 12/31/06, the year Anthony Falcone was on council, the debt did drop, but in the year since Anthony left council the debt has gone back up to the highest level in history. Vote for the whole Democratic team who are committed to stopping the "borrow and spend" tactics of HF and implement a "pay as we go" approach so that we don't pass this huge debt on to our children and grandchildren.

I don't know why people keep addressing it. The debt did drop at the end of 06 and shot back up in 07. Falcone wasn't on council in 07.